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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

    Steven Kamperman – Prince Achmed (Zennez Records ZR2025013, 2025) Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Steven Kamperman brings new life to Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (1926),…

    Tyler Bennet April 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
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    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

    World Music Central News Room April 9, 2026 No Comments
  • A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
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    The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times

    World Music Central News Room April 8, 2026 No Comments
  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
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    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

General News

Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens Announces a New Era for Silkroad

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2020 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilk Road Ensembleworld music

Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens has announced four new artistic world music and contemporary music projects that pair with community outreach and educational programs. The American…

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Events

Africa Oyé Announces Free Online Concert Series

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2020 No Comments Africa OyeDaby Touré

Africa Oyé festival has has announced a brand new online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets that will stream for free online.…

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Delightful Flute recreations of Argentine Folk Music

Angel Romero December 14, 2020 No Comments Argentine musicCarla Campopianoflute

Carla Campopiano – Chicago-Buenos Aires Connections Vol. 2 (Carla Campopiano, 2020) Argentine flute virtuosa Carla Campopiano has rearranged and recreated various musical pieces rooted in…

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Obituaries

Distinguished Lebanese Musician and Composer Bassam Saba Dies at 61

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2020 No Comments Arabic musicBassam Sabaneyoudud

Bassam Saba, a renowned Lebanese ud and ney player, and composer of Arabic music, died in Beirut on December 4, 2020 of COVID-19 complications. Bassam…

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Album reviews

Longital Thorugh a Chamber Prism

Angel Romero December 13, 2020 No Comments LongitalSlovak music

Longital – Longital Suita (Sinko Records, 2016) Longital Suita (Longital Suite) is a captivating album from Bratislava band Longital. The group is well-known is Slovakia…

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India Club & Lounge

Madanmohan Rao December 12, 2020 1 Comment Indian musiclounge

Various Artists – India Club & Lounge (Free Spirit, 2007) This is an intriguing presentation of India-influenced club and lounge sounds, spread across two CDs.…

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Events

Exploring the Blues with Corey Harris Featuring Cedric Watson

World Music Central News Room December 11, 2020 No Comments accordionbluesCajun musicCedric Watson

Fiddler, vocalist, accordionist, and songwriter Cedric Watson will continue Symphony Space’s series of virtual concerts centered on the blues live on Friday, December 11, 2020…

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Flamenco Emotions and Captivating Vocal Virtues

Angel Romero December 11, 2020 1 Comment FlamencoGypsy rumbaLas MigasSpanish music

Las Migas – Cuatro (Satélite K, 2019) Female quartet Las Migas celebrated their 15th anniversary with their fourth album titled Cuatro.  The Spanish group is…

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Exquisite Pieces Rooted in Tradition on the Chapman Stick

Angel Romero December 10, 2020 No Comments Chapman StickPortuguese musicRodrigo Serrãoworld music

Rodrigo Serrão – Chapman Stick (2020) Even though the Chapman Stick is frequently associated with progressive rock and fusion, Portuguese musician, vocalist, composer and producer…

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Events

Mikolajki Folkowe Festival, Free Online Polish Folk Concerts

World Music Central News Room December 10, 2020 No Comments Mikolajki Folkowe FestivalPolish music

Mikolajki Folkowe Festival will be celebrating 30 years of Polish folk music this month. The festival will take place December 11-13, 2020 with a series…

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